Joe Caccia

Joseph Caccia (born Giuseppe Caccia; January 19, 1898 May 26, 1931) was an American racecar driver. He was killed in a practice crash for the 1931 Indianapolis 500 along with riding mechanic Clarence Grove, when he crashed his car at turn 2, causing it to vault a wall, hit a tree, and catch on fire.[1][2]

Joe Caccia
NationalityAmerican
BornGiuseppe Caccia
(1898-01-19)January 19, 1898
Naples, Italy
DiedMay 26, 1931(1931-05-26) (aged 33)
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Cause of deathInjuries from racing accident

Indianapolis 500 results

See also

References

  1. "Joe Caccia". Motorsport Memorial. Retrieved January 23, 2014.
  2. "Auto race driver killed in trial". Nashua Telegraph. Associated Press. May 26, 1931.


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